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Czech Presidential candidate Milos Zeman casts his ballot in the second round of the first direct Czech casts his ballot during the second round of the first direct Czech presidential election on January 25, 2013 in Prague. Czechs went to the polls to choose a new president between a former communist and a 75-year-old aristocrat whose Sex Pistols-inspired campaign brought the election to life and down to the wire. AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

Czech Presidential candidate Milos Zeman casts his ballot in the second round of the first direct Czech casts his ballot during the second round of the first direct Czech presidential election on January 25, 2013 in Prague. Czechs went to the polls to choose a new president between a former communist and a 75-year-old aristocrat whose Sex Pistols-inspired campaign brought the election to life and down to the wire. AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

Czech Republic Marks Independence Day

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Czech President Milos Zeman inspects the hoonour guard during an Independence Day ceremony at Vitkov Hill on October 28, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is marking the 95th anniversary of the creation of an independent Czechoslovak nation in 1918.

Czech President Milos Zeman inspects the hoonour guard during an Independence Day ceremony at Vitkov Hill on October 28, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech Republic is marking the 95th anniversary of the creation of an independent Czechoslovak nation in 1918.

Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits The Czech Republic

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Czech President Milos Zeman (R) meets Prince Albert II of Monaco at Prague Castle on April 9, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prince Albert II of Monaco is in the Czech Republic for a three-day official visit.

Czech President Milos Zeman (R) meets Prince Albert II of Monaco at Prague Castle on April 9, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prince Albert II of Monaco is in the Czech Republic for a three-day official visit.

Prince Albert II of Monaco Visits The Czech Republic

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Czech President Milos Zeman (R) and Prince Albert II of Monaco hold a press conference at Prague Castle on April 9, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prince Albert II of Monaco is in the Czech Republic for a three-day official visit.

Czech President Milos Zeman (R) and Prince Albert II of Monaco hold a press conference at Prague Castle on April 9, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prince Albert II of Monaco is in the Czech Republic for a three-day official visit.

Prague Commemorates 25th Anniversary Of The Velvet Revolution

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A woman holds a placard with a picture of former President of Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic Vaclav Havel as people show red card as they protest against President of Czech Republic Milos Zeman near a memorial to students who were attacked by riot police in 1989 on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is commemorating the anniversary with a variety of events, including the unveiling of a plaque by the presidents of the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In November, 1989, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague and other cities across what was then still communist Czechoslovakia to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The communist leadership soon crumbled and the playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel became president shortly thereafter.

A woman holds a placard with a picture of former President of Czechoslovakia and Czech Republic Vaclav Havel as people show red card as they protest against President of Czech Republic Milos Zeman near a memorial to students who were attacked by riot police in 1989 on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is commemorating the anniversary with a variety of events, including the unveiling of a plaque by the presidents of the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In November, 1989, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague and other cities across what was then still communist Czechoslovakia to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The communist leadership soon crumbled and the playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel became president shortly thereafter.

Sir Nicholas Winton Receives Order Of White Lion In Prague

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Sir Nicholas Winton receives the Order of White Lion, the highest order of the Czech Republic, from Czech President Milos Zeman during the Independence Day at Prague Castle on October 28, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. 105-year-old Winton saved 669 mostly Jewish children by organising their escape from occupied Czechoslovakia to Great Britain, earning him the nickname the 'British Schindler'.

Sir Nicholas Winton receives the Order of White Lion, the highest order of the Czech Republic, from Czech President Milos Zeman during the Independence Day at Prague Castle on October 28, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. 105-year-old Winton saved 669 mostly Jewish children by organising their escape from occupied Czechoslovakia to Great Britain, earning him the nickname the 'British Schindler'.

Leipzig Commemorates 25 Years Since 1989 Mass Protests

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Slovak President Andrej Kiska, Czech President Milos Zeman, Hungarian President Janos Ader, Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, German First Lady Daniela Schadt and German President Joachim Gauck take their seats in the Gewandhaus concert hall for commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the mass protests in Leipzig that preceded the fall of the communist government of East Germany on October 9, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany. On October 9, 1989, following weeks of protests that had resulted in beatings and arrests by police, 70,000 protesters demanding greater freedom marched unopposed through the city in a historic event that signaled the beginning of the end of the communist government's authority. Only a month later the infamous Berlin Wall fell, breaking the near isolation of East Germans under communist dictatorship. Revolutions continued to sweep across Eastern Europe and within months all of the communist governments collapsed.

Slovak President Andrej Kiska, Czech President Milos Zeman, Hungarian President Janos Ader, Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, German First Lady Daniela Schadt and German President Joachim Gauck take their seats in the Gewandhaus concert hall for commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the mass protests in Leipzig that preceded the fall of the communist government of East Germany on October 9, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany. On October 9, 1989, following weeks of protests that had resulted in beatings and arrests by police, 70,000 protesters demanding greater freedom marched unopposed through the city in a historic event that signaled the beginning of the end of the communist government's authority. Only a month later the infamous Berlin Wall fell, breaking the near isolation of East Germans under communist dictatorship. Revolutions continued to sweep across Eastern Europe and within months all of the communist governments collapsed.

Leipzig Commemorates 25 Years Since 1989 Mass Protests

Sean Gallup

Lower Saxony Governor Stefan Weil, Slovak President Andrej Kiska, Czech President Milos Zeman, Hungarian President Janos Ader, Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, German First Lady Daniela Schadt and German President Joachim Gauck take their seats in the Gewandhaus concert hall for commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the mass protests in Leipzig that preceded the fall of the communist government of East Germany on October 9, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany. On October 9, 1989, following weeks of protests that had resulted in beatings and arrests by police, 70,000 protesters demanding greater freedom marched unopposed through the city in a historic event that signaled the beginning of the end of the communist government's authority. Only a month later the infamous Berlin Wall fell, breaking the near isolation of East Germans under communist dictatorship. Revolutions continued to sweep across Eastern Europe and within months all of the communist governments collapsed.

Lower Saxony Governor Stefan Weil, Slovak President Andrej Kiska, Czech President Milos Zeman, Hungarian President Janos Ader, Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski, German First Lady Daniela Schadt and German President Joachim Gauck take their seats in the Gewandhaus concert hall for commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the mass protests in Leipzig that preceded the fall of the communist government of East Germany on October 9, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany. On October 9, 1989, following weeks of protests that had resulted in beatings and arrests by police, 70,000 protesters demanding greater freedom marched unopposed through the city in a historic event that signaled the beginning of the end of the communist government's authority. Only a month later the infamous Berlin Wall fell, breaking the near isolation of East Germans under communist dictatorship. Revolutions continued to sweep across Eastern Europe and within months all of the communist governments collapsed.

Czechs Go To Polls In Early Elections

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Czech President Milos Zeman casts his ballot during the first day of the Czech early election on October 25, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. This early election is being held due to the resignation of former Prime Minister Petr Necas following a corruption scandal involving his chief-of-staff in June 2013. Eight million Czech citizens are expected to turn out to vote for 23 parties and movements across the country.

Czech President Milos Zeman casts his ballot during the first day of the Czech early election on October 25, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. This early election is being held due to the resignation of former Prime Minister Petr Necas following a corruption scandal involving his chief-of-staff in June 2013. Eight million Czech citizens are expected to turn out to vote for 23 parties and movements across the country.

Czech Crown Jewels Moved Ahead Of Exhibition

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The Czech President Milos Zeman looks at the Czech Crown Jewels before the opening of The Bohemian Crown Jewels Exhibition 2013 on May 9, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech jewels and Crown of Saint Wenceslas are considered some of the oldest in Europe and are displayed to the public once every five years. Vladislav's Hall will exhibit the jewels at the Prague Castle from May 10 to 19.

The Czech President Milos Zeman looks at the Czech Crown Jewels before the opening of The Bohemian Crown Jewels Exhibition 2013 on May 9, 2013 in Prague, Czech Republic. The Czech jewels and Crown of Saint Wenceslas are considered some of the oldest in Europe and are displayed to the public once every five years. Vladislav's Hall will exhibit the jewels at the Prague Castle from May 10 to 19.

Leipzig Commemorates 25 Years Since 1989 Mass Protests

Sean Gallup

Czech President Milos Zeman (R) smiles to U.S. Secretary of State James Baker at the Gewandhaus concert hall prior to commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the mass protests in Leipzig that preceded the fall of the communist government of East Germany on October 9, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany. On October 9, 1989, following weeks of protests that had resulted in beatings and arrests by police, 70,000 protesters demanding greater freedom marched unopposed through the city in a historic event that signaled the beginning of the end of the communist government's authority. Only a month later the infamous Berlin Wall fell, breaking the near isolation of East Germans under communist dictatorship. Revolutions continued to sweep across Eastern Europe and within months all of the communist governments collapsed.

Czech President Milos Zeman (R) smiles to U.S. Secretary of State James Baker at the Gewandhaus concert hall prior to commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the mass protests in Leipzig that preceded the fall of the communist government of East Germany on October 9, 2014 in Leipzig, Germany. On October 9, 1989, following weeks of protests that had resulted in beatings and arrests by police, 70,000 protesters demanding greater freedom marched unopposed through the city in a historic event that signaled the beginning of the end of the communist government's authority. Only a month later the infamous Berlin Wall fell, breaking the near isolation of East Germans under communist dictatorship. Revolutions continued to sweep across Eastern Europe and within months all of the communist governments collapsed.

Prague Commemorates 25th Anniversary Of The Velvet Revolution

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Security guards try to shield President of Czech Republic, Milos Zeman with umbrellas as people throw eggs and tomatoes during the unveiling of a plaque on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is commemorating the anniversary with a variety of events, including the unveiling of a plaque by the presidents of the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In November, 1989, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague and other cities across what was then still communist Czechoslovakia to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The communist leadership soon crumbled and the playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel became president shortly thereafter.

Security guards try to shield President of Czech Republic, Milos Zeman with umbrellas as people throw eggs and tomatoes during the unveiling of a plaque on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is commemorating the anniversary with a variety of events, including the unveiling of a plaque by the presidents of the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In November, 1989, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague and other cities across what was then still communist Czechoslovakia to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The communist leadership soon crumbled and the playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel became president shortly thereafter.

Prague Commemorates 25th Anniversary Of The Velvet Revolution

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Security guards hide behind umbrellas as people throw eggs and tomatos at the President of Czech Republic, Milos Zeman, during the unveiling of a plaque on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is commemorating the anniversary with a variety of events, including the unveiling of a plaque by the presidents of the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In November, 1989, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague and other cities across what was then still communist Czechoslovakia to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The communist leadership soon crumbled and the playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel became president shortly thereafter.

Security guards hide behind umbrellas as people throw eggs and tomatos at the President of Czech Republic, Milos Zeman, during the unveiling of a plaque on the 25th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution on November 17, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is commemorating the anniversary with a variety of events, including the unveiling of a plaque by the presidents of the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. In November, 1989, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Prague and other cities across what was then still communist Czechoslovakia to demand political reforms and greater freedoms. The communist leadership soon crumbled and the playwright and human rights activist Vaclav Havel became president shortly thereafter.

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Czech Presidential candidate Milos Zeman casts his ballot in the... NyhetsfotoAndra omgången,Horisontell,Milos Zeman,Politik,Prag,Presidentkandidat,Presidentval,Röstsedel,Tjeckien,Val,VoteringPhotographer AFPCollection: AFP 2013 AFPCzech Presidential candidate Milos Zeman casts his ballot in the second round of the first direct Czech casts his ballot during the second round of the first direct Czech presidential election on January 25, 2013 in Prague. Czechs went to the polls to choose a new president between a former communist and a 75-year-old aristocrat whose Sex Pistols-inspired campaign brought the election to life and down to the wire. AFP PHOTO / STRINGER (Photo credit should read STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images)